Dr. Amanda Stathopoulos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amanda Stathopoulos is a faculty member at Northwestern University, where she serves as the William Patterson Junior Professor and Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on the human aspects of sustainable mobility systems, examining how lifestyles, values, and attitudes of decision-makers impact the alignment of sustainability goals. She employs diverse methodologies, including discrete choice modeling, statistical analysis, qualitative data collection, and operational data to analyze transportation challenges. Over the years, Dr. Stathopoulos has worked on various aspects of transportation, including promoting transit ridership growth, exploring alternative fuel and automated vehicles, and understanding consumer behavior during the pandemic. Her significant contributions to the field are reflected in numerous publications covering a wide range of topics from microtransit adoption to the societal implications of telework and automated delivery systems. Dr. Stathopoulos is actively involved in professional service on various committees and is dedicated to advancing research in transportation and urban policy through her innovative approaches and methodologies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.